Karambakkudi

Karambakkudi
கறம்பக்குடி
taluk

A road in karambakkudi
Karambakkudi

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 10°28′N 79°08′E / 10.47°N 79.13°E / 10.47; 79.13Coordinates: 10°28′N 79°08′E / 10.47°N 79.13°E / 10.47; 79.13
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Pudukkottai
Elevation 36 m (118 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 18,007
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 622302
Telephone code 04322
Vehicle registration TN55

Karambakkudi (கறம்பக்குடி - தமிழ்) is a Taluk in Pudukkottai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. karambakkudi is located about 40 km from Thanjavur and 40 km from Pudukkottai.

Geography and Climate

A gingelly field near Karambakkudi
A paddy field near Karambakkudi

Karambakkudi is located at 10°28′N 79°08′E / 10.47°N 79.13°E / 10.47; 79.13.[1] It has an average elevation of 36 metres (118 feet). The climate of Karambakkudi town is hot and dry. Temperatures range between a maximum of 37 °C and a minimum of 22 °C. April to June are the hottest months and December and January are coldest with temperatures rising towards the end of February. Rainfall occurs mostly during the north-east monsoon in the months of October to December though the town receives little rainfall, averaging 840 mm compared to the district average. The period from November to February in Karambakkudi is pleasant, with a climate full of warm days and cool nights.

Transport

Karambakkudi is well connected by road to Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, orathanadu, Pattukottai, Alangudi, Gandarvakottai, Tiruchirapalli, chennai, mannargudi, peravurani, erode, karaikkudi and Aranthangi. Frequent bus services are available for these places by both private and public carriers. Karambakkudi had a single bus terminus located at the heart of the town. The nearest railway station is at Thanjavur, about 40 km away. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport, about 75 km away.

Religions

Three major religions (Hindu, Christianity and Islam) are practiced in Karambakkudi. And muslim is the major population.The major Churches, Temples and many Mosques are there.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Karambakkudi had a population of 12,007. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Karambakkudi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%. In Karambakkudi, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Health

A general government hospital situated in karambakkudi.

References

  1. "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Karambakkudi". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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